Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's acne was found to have its onset during active service and is therefore granted service connection.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied as the evidence did not support a finding that it is etiologically related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including gastroparesis, PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II with tinea pedis, hypertension, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board granted TDIU based on the combined effects of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is service-connected.,New evidence has reopened the claim for right ear hearing loss, but it remains denied.

The Veteran's diabetes, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, and skin disorder are all found to be related to his service in Vietnam, including exposure to herbicide agents. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and ED are not service-connected, as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The right and left shoulder disabilities were also not found to be related to service.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including colon cancer, prostate hypertrophy, benign adenoma of parotid gland, erectile dysfunction, and a skin disability. The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to address the etiology of these conditions.

The Board finds that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is caused by his service-connected coronary artery disease, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for SMC based on loss of use of his bilateral lower extremities, as he does not have functional impairment such that no effective function remains other than what would be equally well served by amputation with prosthesis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions, including left shoulder disorder, right shoulder disorder, sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction (ED), and a right hand disorder are all denied as there is no competent medical evidence establishing current disabilities or linking them to service.

The Board has remanded seven issues related to the Veteran's renal cell carcinoma with microscopic hematuria, including secondary conditions such as hypertension, hypogonadism, erectile dysfunction, incontinence, and adrenal adenoma. The remand requires a new opinion from an examiner regarding the etiology of the Veteran's renal cell carcinoma.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction has not required regulation of activities to manage the condition, and therefore does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board found no evidence of service connection for the claimed conditions and denied all issues on appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and ensuring all relevant medical providers are contacted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities, including chronic lumbosacral strain, mood disorder, and diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's service connection claims are granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a heart disorder, and other conditions. The appeal is based on new evidence.

The Board has found that the Veteran's lung cancer residuals include COPD, and thus his claim for an increased rating is addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision. The issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction remains pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions did not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to December 30, 2013.

The Veteran's ED is not shown to be due to service, and a compensable rating for ED (other than by virtue of an award of SMC) is denied.

The Veteran's heart disability was denied service connection, but his erectile dysfunction received an initial 20% rating.